Frequently Asked Questions

The property tax protest process in Texas begins when you receive your Notice of Appraised Value, typically in April. You have until May 15 (or 30 days after receiving your notice, whichever is later) to file a protest with your county's Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The process has two stages: an informal hearing where you meet with an appraiser to negotiate, and if needed, a formal ARB hearing before a panel. At both stages, you present evidence — primarily comparable sales showing your property is over-valued. OverAssessed handles all of this for you from start to finish.

The Texas property tax protest deadline is May 15, 2026, or 30 days after you receive your Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Notices typically arrive in April. We strongly recommend pre-registering with OverAssessed before notices arrive so we can file your protest immediately and secure the earliest possible hearing date.

No. Texas Tax Code Section 41.71 explicitly prohibits the Appraisal Review Board from increasing your property's assessed value as a result of a protest. This means there is absolutely zero risk to filing a protest. Your value can only stay the same or go down — never up.

Approximately 65-70% of property tax protests in Texas result in a reduction. In major counties like Harris County (Houston) and Bexar County (San Antonio), success rates can be even higher when strong comparable evidence is presented. OverAssessed uses data-driven analysis to find the best comparable properties, maximizing your chances of a successful outcome.

The average Texas homeowner saves $500–$1,500 per year by protesting their property taxes. Homes assessed at $400,000+ often save $1,000–$3,000+ annually. Your actual savings depend on how over-assessed your property is compared to recent comparable sales in your area. Use our tax savings calculator for an estimate.

No. When you sign up with OverAssessed, you sign an authorization form (Form 50-162 in Texas) that allows us to represent you at all stages of the protest. You don't need to take time off work or attend any meetings. We handle the informal conference, formal hearing, and everything in between.

Yes! You can and should protest your property taxes every year in Texas. Property values are reassessed annually, and market conditions change. Many homeowners save money year after year with annual protests. OverAssessed offers annual monitoring to automatically file for you each year.

If you miss the May 15 deadline (or 30 days after receiving your notice), you generally cannot protest until the following tax year. That's why we recommend pre-registering with OverAssessed before notices arrive in April. We'll file on your behalf the moment your notice is available.

OverAssessed charges 25% of your tax savings — the lowest rate among major property tax protest companies in Texas. There are absolutely no upfront costs, no hidden fees, and no minimum charges. If we don't save you money, you pay nothing. Compare this to competitors who charge 25–40% of savings.

OverAssessed serves all 254 Texas counties and all Georgia counties. Our major Texas markets include Bexar County (San Antonio), Harris County (Houston), Dallas County, Tarrant County (Fort Worth), Travis County (Austin), Collin County, Denton County, Fort Bend County, Williamson County, and Montgomery County.

OverAssessed offers several advantages: lowest fee at 25% (vs. 30-33% at competitors, 30-33% at O'Connor), data-driven comparable analysis for the most accurate evidence, full hearing representation at every stage, and we're locally based in San Antonio with deep Texas market expertise. We also cover Georgia, unlike most Texas-focused firms.

We use data-driven analysis to find the best comparable properties (comps) — recent sales of similar homes that sold for less than your assessed value. Our evidence packets include: recent comparable sales data with adjustments for differences (size, age, condition, location), market trend analysis, property condition documentation, and professional valuation methodology. This is the same type of evidence used by licensed appraisers.

Yes. OverAssessed handles all property types: single-family homes, townhomes, condos, duplexes, multi-family properties (apartments), commercial buildings, industrial properties, and vacant land throughout Texas and Georgia. Learn more about commercial protests →

Getting started takes less than 2 minutes. Visit our intake form, enter your property address and basic contact information, and we'll analyze your property for free. If we find savings potential, we'll prepare your evidence and handle the entire protest process. You only pay 25% of savings if we win.

A homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of your primary residence. In Texas, the general homestead exemption removes $100,000 from your home's assessed value for school district taxes. Additional exemptions are available for seniors (65+), disabled persons, disabled veterans, and surviving spouses. You must apply for your homestead exemption — it's not automatic. Learn about exemptions →

If you have a homestead exemption, Texas law caps the annual increase in your assessed value at 10% (plus the value of any improvements). This means even if your market value jumps 30%, your taxable value can only go up 10% per year. However, protesting can still save you money by reducing the underlying market value, which compounds savings in future years.

OverAssessed uses data-driven analysis that automates much of the comparable property research process. This allows us to offer our industry-low 25% contingency fee while maintaining high-quality evidence packets and hearing representation. Traditional firms rely on manual research and charge 25–40% to cover higher labor costs. Our technology advantage means better results at a lower price.